Rachael reflects on the relationships and the ritual that draw her back to the injecting room; how some people flirt with death, and why she’s trying opioid replacement, Suboxone.CW: drug use, mild coarse languageCreditsHost: PudgeyFeaturing: RachaelInterviewer: Michelle Ransom-HughesProducer/ Editor/ Sound Design: Michelle Ransom-HughesHost recording: Shelley CoggerRecorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera landAn independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.You can support the production here Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)ThanksDylan Ransom-Hughes, Jen Anderson, Nico Clark, Donna, Lisa, Simon, Alice and Sean, Sophie, and all the staff at the MSIR who helped make these interviews with clients possibleMusicKeratin Rust and a Clear Soul by Alpha Hydrae CC0Nobody Dies Here Theme by Jen AndersonMusic under license by Chad CrouchPJS3EuZFPNWxOyKBXz9g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sammy’s a strong voice within the MSIR’s client advisory group. Her understanding of how criminalisation and stigma impact people who use drugs comes from a lifetime of thriving on the margins.CreditsHost: PudgeyFeaturing: SammyInterviewer: Michelle Ransom-HughesProducer/ Editor/ Sound Design: Michelle Ransom-HughesHost recording: Shelley CoggerRecorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.You can support the production hereRead the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)ThanksDylan Ransom-Hughes, Jen Anderson, Nico Clark, Donna, Lisa, Shelley, Simon, Alice and Sean, Sophie and all the staff at the MSIR who helped make these interviews with clients possibleMusicDry Air - Chad Crouch Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson (series original)Surfaces by Daniel Birch (under license)Series art: Eloise McCullough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From karaoke to crisis care: we hear how the bonds of trust formed between people who come to inject drugs and MSIR workers can play out in Zone 3, Aftercare. Walking alongside clients can sometimes mean watching people turn their life around; and sometimes end in loss.Content advice: drug use, mild coarse languageFeaturingNurses - Kerry, Simon, Paul, JenHarm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Dylan, LisaHead of Security - AmriHost: Michelle Ransom-HughesCreditsProducer/ Editor/ Writer/ Sound Design: Michelle Ransom-HughesAtmospheric Sound recordings: Jon Tjhia and Michelle Ransom-HughesFinal mix: Dylan Ransom-HughesRecorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera landAn independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIRYou can support the production hereRead the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)Thanks         (MSIR) Shelley Cogger, Nico Clark, Zoe Gleeson, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, and all the visiting clients and staff on duty, Sunday 26 June 2022. Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Kim Lester, Dave Suttee, Virginia H, and Nia P.Series art by Eloise McCullough.MusicNobody Dies Here Theme by Jen Anderson (original)Off Kilter - Derek Stephens (CCO FMA)Somewhere There Now - Daniel Barbiero (with kind permission)Armitage - Kelly Latimore (CCbyA)Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent productions viablePJS3EuZFPNWxOyKBXz9g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two separate interviews conducted at the MSIR in June 2022 Christina has dreams of studying one day. She sees the community at the MSIR, fellow clients and the workers, as family.Adrian works in construction. He’s cut back on his heroin use, but it's a secret from his family he remains deeply conflicted about.Content Advice: explicit language, descriptions of drug useCreditsFeaturing: Christina and Adrian (*not his real name)Host: ChristinaProducer/ Interviewer/ Editor: Michelle Ransom-HughesHost recording: Shelley CoggerRecorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera landAn independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIRYou can support the production hereRead the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIRThanksShelley Cogger, Donna Williamson, Lisa, Jen Anderson, Nico Clark, and those workers at the MSIR who helped make these interviews with clients possible.Also, to Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Lucy Osborne, Jon Tjhia, Sean and Alice, Dave Suttee, Kim Lester, Miss Nicole and Sheree.MusicNobody Dies Here Theme by Jen AndersonA Human Being by Andy G. Cohen released under a Creative Commons Attribution International LicenseInette and Grest by Tim Khan (CCbyA freesound)Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent productions viable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the injecting zone, calm attention is crucial. Workers keep a keen eye on people injecting, while also respecting their privacy. And when someone’s oxygen drops, they’re ready to respond immediately and prevent fatal overdose.Content advice: drug use, overdose, mild coarse languageFeaturingNurses - Kerry, Paul, Jen and Simon Harm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Jesse, Lisa   Client - ChristinaMSIR Medical Director - Nico ClarkHost - Michelle Ransom-HughesCreditsProducer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix - Michelle Ransom-HughesAtmospheric Sound recording - Jon Tjhia and Michelle Ransom-HughesRecorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on Turrbal/ Jagera landAn independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIRYou can support the production hereRead the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR"Since its establishment in 2018, the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) trial in North Richmond has succeeded in achieving the trial’s central objective: saving lives. There have been almost 6,000 overdose events in the MSIR during the trial, and none has been fatal. Modelling suggests that during its time in operation the MSIR has prevented up to 63 deaths." (p.5 Ryan Review, February 2023)Thanks         (MSIR) Shelley Cogger, Dr Nico Clark, Zoe Gleeson, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, and all the visiting clients and staff on duty, Sunday 26 June 2022. Jon Tjhia, Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Kim Lester, Miss Nicole, Dave Suttee, Virginia H, and Nia P.MusicArriving Fog and Anticipation by Brylie Christopher Oxley (with kind permission)Orma by Tim Khan (CCbyA freesound)Grevillea Music by Danny Bale (CCbyANC)Nobody Dies Here Theme by Jen Anderson (original)Various by David Szesztay (under license)Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent productions viable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.